Classic College Cardigan by Sally Melville

Classic College Cardigan

Knitting
January 2003
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in 3 x 1 rib stitch pattern on larger needles, after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
980 - 1460 yards (896 - 1335 m)
Unisex S (M, L, 1X, 2X)
English
Errata available: knittinguniverse.com

Experience:

  • Intermediate
  • Repetitive stitch pattern
  • Maintenance of stitch pattern through shaping
  • Simple finishing

Sizes:

  • S (M, L, 1X, 2X)
  • Oversized fit
  • Chest measurement: 42 (47.5, 52, 57.5, 62)“
  • Length, for Man’s: 32”
  • Length, for Woman’s: 28”
  • Sleeve length, for Man’s: 32 (33, 33.5, 34, 35)“
  • Sleeve length, for Woman’s: 28 (29, 30, 31, 32)“

Yarn:

  • Bulky weight yarn, superwash wool suggested; something smooth to show stitch pattern
  • Woman’s: 830 (910, 1000, 1080, 1180) yds in main color
  • Man’s: 960 (1040, 1140, 1220, 1310) yds in main color
  • Both: 150 yds in contrast color

Other Materials:

  • For Woman’s: five 5/8” buttons
  • For Man’s: six 5/8” buttons